Contraband
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Beckinsale
PlotChris Farraday, a former skilled smuggler, has turned over a new leaf to lead an honest life with his family. Nevertheless, his brother-in-law, Andy, botches a drug deal for a ruthless criminal, leaving him with a debt he cannot possibly repay. Chris is forced back into the fray of illicit activities when Andy's life is threatened, promising to settle the debt by orchestrating one final smuggling operation. Chris assembles a crew with the expertise needed to run contraband from Panama to the U.S., within a tight timeframe, planning to transport millions in counterfeit bills.
As the plan unfolds, Chris navigates a web of treachery and danger inherent in the criminal underworld. The stakes rise when his family becomes the target of the criminals' revenge. Chris must use all his rusty skills to outsmart law enforcement and rival thugs alike while racing against the clock to protect his loved ones and clear his brother-in-law's debt, proving that his contraband days are indeed far from behind him.
Writers: Aaron Guzikowski, Arnaldur Indriðason, Óskar Jónasson
Release Date: 13 Jan 2012
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
Contraband: flawed film with great AV, divides fans but offers solid action and decent performances.
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